LOCATION SERVICE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LOCATION SERVICE is a French company founded 60 years ago, specialized in the sector Location et location-bail de camions. Based in SAINT-SAUVEUR (80470), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 10.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - LOCATION SERVICE (SIREN 786620104)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 10 318 822 € 12 899 922 € 13 781 304 € 12 883 141 € 14 632 700 € 15 559 199 € 15 575 290 € 16 007 507 €
Net income 290 554 € 431 666 € 816 198 € 485 831 € 805 069 € 1 063 002 € 736 109 € 698 972 €
EBITDA 197 689 € 1 190 535 € 1 297 430 € 739 220 € 1 262 278 € 1 823 314 € 1 390 257 € 1 538 041 €
Net margin 2.8% 3.3% 5.9% 3.8% 5.5% 6.8% 4.7% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LOCATION SERVICE achieves revenue of 10.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -5.3%). Significant drop of -20% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 10.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 198 k€, representing 1.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-20%), EBITDA varies by -83%, reducing margin by 7.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 291 k€, i.e. 2.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

10 318 822 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

10 318 822 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

197 689 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-155 637 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

290 554 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

19.943%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

38.097%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

-3.094%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

-1.118

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

64.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
LOCATION SERVICE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
19.94 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27
Med: 75.78
Q3: 273.65
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of LOCATION SERVICE (19.94) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
38.1% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.51%
Med: 32.24%
Q3: 58.86%
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LOCATION SERVICE (38.1%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-1.12 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09 years
Med: 1.87 years
Q3: 3.6 years
Excellent -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LOCATION SERVICE (-1.12) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 146.20. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

146.197

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
LOCATION SERVICE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
146.2 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 136.75
Med: 257.51
Q3: 443.91
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LOCATION SERVICE (146.20) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 4.0x
Q3: 9.37x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LOCATION SERVICE (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 50 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-66%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

1 429 776 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

55 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

50 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

50 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LOCATION SERVICE in its sector

Comparison with sector Location et location-bail de camions

Valuation estimate

Based on 292 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LOCATION SERVICE is estimated at 7 756 397 € (range 1 564 297€ - 12 932 819€). With an EBITDA of 197 689€, the sector multiple of 9.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 2.04x (premium valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
292 transactions
1564k€ 7756k€ 12932k€
7 756 397 € Range: 1 564 297€ - 12 932 819€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
197 689 € × 9.5x
Estimation 1 869 833 €
462 275€ - 3 189 351€
Revenue Multiple 30%
10 318 822 € × 2.04x
Estimation 21 090 418 €
4 363 195€ - 31 094 146€
Net Income Multiple 20%
290 554 € × 8.5x
Estimation 2 471 780 €
121 005€ - 10 049 501€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 292 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about LOCATION SERVICE

What is the revenue of LOCATION SERVICE ?

The revenue of LOCATION SERVICE in 2024 is 10.3 M€.

Is LOCATION SERVICE profitable?

Yes, LOCATION SERVICE generated a net profit of 291 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LOCATION SERVICE ?

The headquarters of LOCATION SERVICE is located in SAINT-SAUVEUR (80470), in the department Somme.

Where to find the tax return of LOCATION SERVICE ?

The tax return of LOCATION SERVICE is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does LOCATION SERVICE operate?

LOCATION SERVICE operates in the sector Location et location-bail de camions (NAF code 77.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.